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In reply to the discussion: Obama gets Iran deal win as Senate Dems amass enough votes (UPDATED) [View all]chuckie29
(9 posts)I thought it was my email that convinced her. But I only sent one email, so you have me beat. I sent one to Senator Cardin also, but have heard crickets. Maybe it's good that she doesn't need to solicit any more campaign funds.
For those talking about filibusters and veto over-rides, I think that was the point of 34 Senators. Foreign policy is under the purview of the Executive branch unless the terms are made illegal by legislation. If the executive branch vetoes that legislation, the veto could be overridden by 2/3 of the Senate and 2/3 of the House. There are probably enough votes in the House but they need both houses to veto. In the Senate, 2/3 * 100 = 66.6666 (67 votes). If 34 are in favor, there are not 67 votes available to override (34+67=101) and it makes no difference what the house does. I may be wrong, I've never seen it spelled out except noting that 34 Senate votes is what the President needed, so I'm just filling in what I think I know about the Constitution. I assume somebody will tell me if I'm wrong.